Care of Children
Current changes take into account that children are now considered to be the most important class of individual to be protected when parents separate and/or divorce.
When a marriage breaks down, often too much emphasis to be placed on the splitting of assets when in fact, the welfare of children should be the primary concern..
Family Law and Child Custody
Family Law (with particular reference to child custody) is one of those areas which is constantly being changed by legislation. The Family Law Act 1975 specifies that the object of the Act is "to ensure that children received adequate and proper parenting to help them achieve their full potential and to ensure that parents fulfil their duties and meet their responsibilities concerning the care, welfare and development of their children"
If you need advice about Child Custody, or any other area of Family Law, contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Child Custody - Responsibilities of Parents
The central facts in this area are what is in the best interests of the child and both parents are to have a meaningful involvement in the child's life. The new concept of equalshared parental responsibility does not necessarily mean that both parents will necessarily be given equal time with their child/children. Equal shared parental responsibility contemplates the word substantial and significant time with the parent. The caveat on equal shared parental responsibility contemplates what is reasonably practicable and where it is not then the question becomes one of substantial or significant time with the parent.
If you need advice about Child Custody, or any other area of Family Law, contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Child Custody - Participating Equally
It is important to remember that these reforms put children first and that they are entitled to be protected from harm. Although equal shared parental responsibility is contemplated this will not occur where children are put at risk. Parents are given the opportunities to work together to determine what is in the best interests of the child to avoid conflict in court. Children are to be protected from violence or abuse. Equal shared parental responsibility is not about spending equal time with parents but rather parents being given the opportunity to participate equally in decisions which affect their child/children's futures. Sharing time with parents is part of it but more importantly is the need to protect children from harm. Where violence or abuse is a threat then equal shared parental responsibility no longer applies.
If you need advice about Child Custody, or any other area of Family Law, contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Child Custody - Child Support
The child support scheme, introduced in 1989, was introduced to simplify the process of determining financial contributions by one or both parents for the welfare of the children. For more information, please visit our Child Support page.
If you need advice about Child Custody, or any other area of Family Law, contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Child Custody - Parenting Plans
Parenting Orders are, unlike parenting plans, imposed by the court and aim to ensure children are taken care of and away from harm, abuse and violence. Visit our Parenting Orders page for additional information.
If you need advice about Child Custody, or any other area of Family Law, contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Child Custody Lawyers
LAC Lawyers have a team of family lawyers with the experience in child custody matters get the best outcome. The following is a selection of our currently practicing child custody lawyers.
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Legal Practitioner Director
Family Lawyer Sydney
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Family Lawyer Melbourne
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Family Lawyer Melbourne
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You only want the best for your family. LAC Lawyers have proven experience in family law, and will help you get the outcome you want. For more information about parenting orders, call LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
